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Maasai Village Experience Day Tour: Authentic Cultural Interaction Far from Safaris and Parks
4.9
54 Ratings
Isinya
Immerse yourself in authentic Maasai culture with our village experience tour. Cook traditional food, learn beadwork, and participate in Maasai customs for a truly unique adventure.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Isinya - This is the first town along the way outside of the Nairobi Metropolitan area and is predominantly Inhabited by the maasai people. Travelers get to see the vast plains of Kajiado, hills and the extensive vegetation. They also get to see herds of animals e.g. goats, donkeys and cows. Like any town in Kenya, all forms of economic activities are seen here.
- Bisil - If you happen to make this tour on a market day(Monday or Friday), then you get to see firsthand the booming livestock market full of animals for sale. Maasai beadwork, herbs and attires are also traded. In the midst of the beautiful chaos, you will always find souvenirs as you interact with the unique Maasai culture.
- Bisil - Maasai village experience: Get to learn Maasai words, learn beadwork, milk a goat, get into a manyatta and cook some basic meal,dance and sing with the village members.
- Kajiado - View and take photos of the beautiful landscape of Kajiado. Spot some Maasai headers with their animals on the move looking for pasture. See women carrying firewood on their back.
- Kitengela - We stop at Kitengela Mall for clients to either use the bathroom or buy some snacks/tea/coffee/lunch or stop at an ATM.
- Ilbisil - We pass through the local primary school to see the activities of the school and drop some donations.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entry/admission charges
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
You might have had numerous encounters with the Maasai people while on safaris but be assured that these might not be the authentic Maasai culture experience. Even if they were the real Maasais, they might have been putting up a show for you as they receive tourists daily. In this tour, you get to interact with the authentic Maasai’s day-to-day life far away from the safaris and the National parks. This becomes an experience more than a tour as you do the things maasais do daily. You get to appreciate your conventional comfortable life more. From cooking ugali in a manyatta, beadwork, lighting a fire traditionally using sticks and cow dung, milking a goat, dancing, singing and jumping with the Maasai people, you get to do them all.
- Kindly wear closed shoes and dress decently/Modest preferable in pants for all genders. Kindly cover-up.
- Kindly carry your passport.
- We allow donations - clothes, school supplies, kids toys, teaching aids, food items(cooking oil, maize flour, dry grains etc.), and any other items helpful to a needy community.
- Carry Kenya shillings incase of donation or purchase of souvenirs.
- Be flexible with time especially when in a group though we try to be back at Nairobi before 4p.m. Traffic and bathroom/coffee/lunch breaks affect our timing.
- Professional CAMERAS or commercial photography is NOT allowed.
- We inform you on pickup details on the previous night before the tour.
- There is no bathroom at the village. We make 2 bathroom stops along the way.
Location
Isinya
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(54 Ratings)
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Leilanie_s
Jul 27, 2024
Great experience! - We had a wonderful time at the village. Amazing Masai people. They shared part of their daily activities with us. We were also lucky to have seen their public market day! Thank you, Simon, for your knowledge and patience!!
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Abbyc447
Jul 20, 2024
A day you will not forget! - Words cannot explain how amazing this trip is!!! Spending a day with the massai was a humbling and incredibly grounding experience. Visiting with only a couple of other people contributed to the intimacy of the visit and made this day truly memorable. We we fortunate enough to visit on a Friday, which was one of the market days and got to experience the sights and smell of the massai trading their livestock and wares. Ack at the village we were warmly welcomed and experienced everyday life as a massai. Simon, our tour guide, was the most amazing, knowledgeable guide and I highly recommend him. He made the day feel like we were out visiting friends, rather than a commercial tourist experience. Thank you for your kind hospitality Simon- you are excellent at what you do!
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Kristina_z
Jun 23, 2024
Incredible experience! - This was one of the best days of my life. It was incredible to meet members of Masai community and spend a day with them, being able to ask them questions. Our guide Simon was just amazing, he explained everything with patience. I also did Nairobi walking tour with him, that was amazing! Greeting Simon!
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Melanie_t
Jun 21, 2024
Wonderful visit - The people of the Maasai Village were extremely welcoming and warm. We very much enjoyed our time with them. Our guide, Simon, was equally as informative and welcoming and ensured we were comfortable at all times. He took wonderful pictures and videos for us so that we could focus on the experience. Highly recommended.
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Odi_a
Jun 17, 2024
Amazing amazing experience - This was as authentic as it can get! Had an absolutely amazing time. It was so enlightening Interacting with the Masai villagers and spending a day in their life with them. I would 100 percent recommend this to anyone who visits Kenya!
Thanks so much Dennis!
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Ewcdvm
Jun 4, 2024
An experience unlike any other - This was an amazing experience for our group of friends and family. The Masai villagers were warm and welcoming. Our guide Simon was incredibly informative. We went on a Monday so we got to experience the livestock market as well.
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735latoyah
May 11, 2024
An Unforgettable Day - I highly recommend this tour. My guide Dennis was friendly, engaging and very knowledgeable. I was able to learn how to make a piece of jewelry with the women, milk and herd the sheep, watch the men make a fire, prepare a meal of ugali and dance with the tribe. It was amazing to learn about and experience a bit of their culture. I would suggest covering your head with a hat or scarf before entering the manyatta (hut) to prevent the smell of smoke from getting in your hair.
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Dan_m
Apr 30, 2024
Excellent experience! - Fantastic Maasai village experience. You can tell the company, Motherland Diaries, spent a lot of time coordinating with the village to ensure an awesome experience. The villagers were enthusiastic in their welcome and it was truly a hands on experience.
Simon, the guide, was amazing. I was truly impressed with his knowledge and enthusiasm. His input and preparation itself ensured a great time was had. I cannot say enough good things about Simon. Kudos for a job well done
I was very impressed with the tour operator, Motherland Diaries. I was so impressed I did a follow on Nairobi City Walking Tour with them on a different day - it, as expected, was a fantastic as well
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Mathew_b
Apr 17, 2024
A fantastic experience, highly recommend! - It was incredible to visit the Masaai tribe - they were very welcoming, kind, and hospitable! Dennis was a great guide and provided many fascinating insights. It was a very beautiful experience that I'm grateful for.
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Lynne
May 9, 2024
Maasai village experience - We really enjoyed our time spent at the Masai Village. It was it was nice to experience the lives of these people. However, two hours there and two hours back was extreme.
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